KIPP Colorado
Assistant Principal of Culture at KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School
KIPP Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80202
Assistant Principal of Culture
As an Assistant Principal of Culture, your primary role is to build systems and structures that create the conditions and campus community to drive exceptional student experience and academic outcomes that equip all students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege, career, and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. APs of Culture are expected to lead and manage the proactive, positive systems that create joyful, rigorous, identity-affirming schools and coordinate responsive systems aligned with our values. They partner with the principal to lead behavior and culture, and they are expected to cultivate a participatory, achievement-focused, and outcomes-driven school culture that honors the multi-faceted identities of our students. In support of the mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of KIPP Colorado, the Assistant Principal of Culture is responsible for leading and building capacity of all teachers and teacher leaders to implement and continuously develop excellent classroom communities, a strong focus on learning and continuous improvement, and a culture of consistent and high expectations with a focus on restorative practices. The Assistant Principal of Culture partners with Assistant Principals of Instruction, the Principal, and the leadership team to develop teacher skills in best practices for classroom management and to implement school-wide expectations. They create and oversee co-curricular activities that bridge culture, community, and academics and foster caregiver and community engagement. The Assistant Principal of Culture reports to the Principal and sits on the school leadership team. Together with families and communities, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege, career, and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students. KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000+ high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy, and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization. We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging, and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student's needs, skills, and interests. Role Responsibilities and More About How You'll Spend Your Time in this Role
Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn Assume personal responsibility for student achievement Read, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines Provide an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning Take ownership for the development of your craft and engage actively in coaching sessions Commit to being prepared Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules Consistently leverage existing professional tools Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings Actively engage and implement in all school-wide and Org wide professional development Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team or functional team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement org and grade-wide initiatives Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis Assist with both student and staff recruitment and engagement Know that your role, professional development, org wide meetings, etc. may require you to travel around Denver to other KIPP Campuses, our Home Office, or other KIPP or PD events Assist with other duties as assigned The Assistant Principal works in close partnership with the Home Office to create a cohesive, coherent experience for our students and families and to realize the goals and priorities of our Strategic Plan. This includes: Aligning core work in their functional area to KIPP Colorado's organizational vision, mission, strategy, priorities and scorecard Investing in and leading change management as we shift operating models and increase organizational alignment across KIPP Colorado Partnering deeply with the Home Office Team to execute strategy (including priorities and initiatives) and develop staff Building context and sharing context to ensure alignment of campus-based work with broader vision and strategy Implementing and progress monitoring organizational priorities and initiatives at the campus level Championing and stewarding KIPP Colorado's vision, values, RIDE Commitments, and strategy Providing input and insight to shape organizational strategy, including priorities, initiatives, and implementation Campus Community and Culture Leadership Lead the development of processes and protocols for enhancing school culture In some cases, Assistant Principals of Culture may manage and coach Deans of Culture Determine when and how to modify rituals, systems and practices for the overall betterment of the school Manage, evaluate, develop, and coach Deans of Culture and Restorative Practices Coordinators Manage and oversee Grade Level Chairs Oversee and ensure accountable implementation of school-wide systems Evaluate whole school performance data to make recommendations for improving school-wide cultural practices Partner with AP of Instruction and Deans of Instruction to ensure consistent implementation of whole-school systems Oversee consistent implementation and upholding of cultural expectations Manage Grade Level Chairs' implementation of grade level and school-wide culture plans Develop teachers' capacity with classroom management and student culture knowledge, skills, and mindsets Support teachers with student accountability and discipline matters Co-manage and co-lead the school's summer orientation sessions Manage responses to parent concerns not resolved at the teacher or Grade Level Chair Level School Operations Manage academic and cultural programming in all designated grade levels Coordinate all logistics and planning for end-of-year trips and quarterly team and family trips Manage Summer School Co-plan and lead all Data Days Co-manage Detention with the Leadership Team Co-manage duties with the Leadership Team Co-lead Saturday School with the Leadership Team Family Engagement Works with Family Engagement Coordinator on events to include, educate, and build relationships with families and students Works with Family Engagement Coordinator to oversee family classes Supports and leads Culture Leadership Team and teachers with student of concern parent meetings Attends all parent/family engagement meetings Create systems to monitor and respond to family communication Student Identity Development & Culturally Responsive Teaching Collaborate with Principal and Instructional Leaders to create professional development on culturally sustaining and culturally responsive teaching Create and plan events to celebrate and promote diversity Work with Principal, APO on ensuring visual culture reflects culture priorities, student and family identities, and strategic plan Student Culture Coach classroom teachers in strong behavior and culture practices Work with student leaders and staff to ensure a school culture where we are recognizing and celebrating excellence Develops and maintains school-wide culture systems Oversees monthly culture walkthroughs with
As an Assistant Principal of Culture, your primary role is to build systems and structures that create the conditions and campus community to drive exceptional student experience and academic outcomes that equip all students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege, career, and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. APs of Culture are expected to lead and manage the proactive, positive systems that create joyful, rigorous, identity-affirming schools and coordinate responsive systems aligned with our values. They partner with the principal to lead behavior and culture, and they are expected to cultivate a participatory, achievement-focused, and outcomes-driven school culture that honors the multi-faceted identities of our students. In support of the mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of KIPP Colorado, the Assistant Principal of Culture is responsible for leading and building capacity of all teachers and teacher leaders to implement and continuously develop excellent classroom communities, a strong focus on learning and continuous improvement, and a culture of consistent and high expectations with a focus on restorative practices. The Assistant Principal of Culture partners with Assistant Principals of Instruction, the Principal, and the leadership team to develop teacher skills in best practices for classroom management and to implement school-wide expectations. They create and oversee co-curricular activities that bridge culture, community, and academics and foster caregiver and community engagement. The Assistant Principal of Culture reports to the Principal and sits on the school leadership team. Together with families and communities, KIPP creates joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence to pursue the paths they choosecollege, career, and beyondso they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. KIPP is a national network of tuition-free, public charter schools open to all students. There are 255 college-preparatory KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia, serving more than 100,000 students. Nationally, KIPP students are graduating four-year colleges at three times the national average for low-income students. KIPP Colorado Public Schools is a network of six free college-preparatory public charter schools open to all students. Our 350-person staff educates 2,600 students from ECE to 12th grade. At KIPP Colorado, we partner with our KIPPsters, educators, families and communities to ensure that we are all united around the goal of a choice-filled future for our KIPPsters. Our KIPP Forward Team supports our 1,000+ high school Alumni as they create their own paths. Our core values of excellence, belonging, belief, advocacy, and courage are central to who we are and how we operate at all levels of our organization. We believe in the unique gifts and brilliance of every student. We believe in setting a high bar for joy and academic excellence to ensure the infinite possibilities our students have before them become a reality. We aspire to create and reinforce a culture of achievement, belonging, and support. We know that every student is different and we personalize learning based on a student's needs, skills, and interests. Role Responsibilities and More About How You'll Spend Your Time in this Role
Believe deeply in the mission, values, and Race, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (RIDE) commitments of KIPP Colorado Schools and that all children can and will learn Assume personal responsibility for student achievement Read, internalize, and adhere to the KIPP Colorado Policies and Procedures manual and guidelines Provide an active presence, strategic supervision, and intentional monitoring to ensure student safety and engagement in rigorous learning Take ownership for the development of your craft and engage actively in coaching sessions Commit to being prepared Meet professional obligations including and not limited to meeting deadlines and honoring schedules Consistently leverage existing professional tools Maintain strong attendance each day and be on time to all responsibilities Collaborate with colleagues and seek feedback in the spirit of continuous improvement Reflect on professional practices to meet individual professional development goals Actively participate in professional development, grade level, and department meetings Actively engage and implement in all school-wide and Org wide professional development Serve as a positive, contributing member of a grade team or functional team, collaborating with colleagues to tackle common challenges and implement org and grade-wide initiatives Share candid, solutions-oriented feedback with peers and leadership on a regular basis Assist with both student and staff recruitment and engagement Know that your role, professional development, org wide meetings, etc. may require you to travel around Denver to other KIPP Campuses, our Home Office, or other KIPP or PD events Assist with other duties as assigned The Assistant Principal works in close partnership with the Home Office to create a cohesive, coherent experience for our students and families and to realize the goals and priorities of our Strategic Plan. This includes: Aligning core work in their functional area to KIPP Colorado's organizational vision, mission, strategy, priorities and scorecard Investing in and leading change management as we shift operating models and increase organizational alignment across KIPP Colorado Partnering deeply with the Home Office Team to execute strategy (including priorities and initiatives) and develop staff Building context and sharing context to ensure alignment of campus-based work with broader vision and strategy Implementing and progress monitoring organizational priorities and initiatives at the campus level Championing and stewarding KIPP Colorado's vision, values, RIDE Commitments, and strategy Providing input and insight to shape organizational strategy, including priorities, initiatives, and implementation Campus Community and Culture Leadership Lead the development of processes and protocols for enhancing school culture In some cases, Assistant Principals of Culture may manage and coach Deans of Culture Determine when and how to modify rituals, systems and practices for the overall betterment of the school Manage, evaluate, develop, and coach Deans of Culture and Restorative Practices Coordinators Manage and oversee Grade Level Chairs Oversee and ensure accountable implementation of school-wide systems Evaluate whole school performance data to make recommendations for improving school-wide cultural practices Partner with AP of Instruction and Deans of Instruction to ensure consistent implementation of whole-school systems Oversee consistent implementation and upholding of cultural expectations Manage Grade Level Chairs' implementation of grade level and school-wide culture plans Develop teachers' capacity with classroom management and student culture knowledge, skills, and mindsets Support teachers with student accountability and discipline matters Co-manage and co-lead the school's summer orientation sessions Manage responses to parent concerns not resolved at the teacher or Grade Level Chair Level School Operations Manage academic and cultural programming in all designated grade levels Coordinate all logistics and planning for end-of-year trips and quarterly team and family trips Manage Summer School Co-plan and lead all Data Days Co-manage Detention with the Leadership Team Co-manage duties with the Leadership Team Co-lead Saturday School with the Leadership Team Family Engagement Works with Family Engagement Coordinator on events to include, educate, and build relationships with families and students Works with Family Engagement Coordinator to oversee family classes Supports and leads Culture Leadership Team and teachers with student of concern parent meetings Attends all parent/family engagement meetings Create systems to monitor and respond to family communication Student Identity Development & Culturally Responsive Teaching Collaborate with Principal and Instructional Leaders to create professional development on culturally sustaining and culturally responsive teaching Create and plan events to celebrate and promote diversity Work with Principal, APO on ensuring visual culture reflects culture priorities, student and family identities, and strategic plan Student Culture Coach classroom teachers in strong behavior and culture practices Work with student leaders and staff to ensure a school culture where we are recognizing and celebrating excellence Develops and maintains school-wide culture systems Oversees monthly culture walkthroughs with